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20 Sep 2024

Scotland: MUP to rise to 65p per unit on 30th September 2024

We have previously reported that the minimum unit pricing in Scotland in set to rise and the potential spread of MUP across the rest of the UK. On the 30th  of September 2024, the rate in Scotland will rise from 50 p per unit to 65 p (a 30% ...

13 Sep 2024

Latest decision -Business Interruption Insurance Claims

The Court of Appeal has this week heard a further case in relation to the application and ability to claim on business interruption insurance during the Covid 19 pandemic. The court heard 6 expedited test cases which centred on the clauses around...

12 Sep 2024

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (aka Martyn's Law)

As previously reported the new Labour Government included within their manifesto a pledge to re-introduce Martyn’s law, which was lost when Parliament was dissolved prior to the election. Today in Parliament the Home Secretary presented the...

12 Sep 2024

Propel Legal Briefing: 'Rumour has it – cigarettes and alcohol' by Leigh Schelvis

First appearing for Propel Hospitality in their Legal Briefing on 11th September 2024. Rumour has it – cigarettes and alcohol by Leigh Schelvis “Rumour Has It” was not only a romantic comedy featuring Jennifer Aniston and Kevin...

10 Sep 2024

Wrexham Licence Holders Warned Over Scam Text Messages

Wrexham Council have warned licence holders to be alive to “Smishing” (short for SMS Phishing) scams asking them for money to update their licences. Smishing is the fraudulent practice of sending text messages claiming to be from repu...

29 Aug 2024

Tobacco and Vapes Bill to Ban External Smoking

Based on a governmental department leak reported in the Sun newspaper it is alleged that the government are seeking to extend the ambit of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to cover a ban on smoking in external areas. The original Bill failed due to the...